MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile campus was the site of an epic intellectual battle Feb. 22 when students from Mobile and Baldwin counties competed in the fourth UM Brain Battle Tournament. At the end of the day, Bayside Academy students held the coveted trophy, along with the title of UM Brain Battle Champions.
Faith Academy earned second place honors at the event. More than 60 students from seven high schools gathered on the UM campus to compete on 8 teams for the scholars’ bowl tournament. The UM Brain Battle is a qualifier for NAQT’s High School National Championship Tournament.
Participating schools also included Baldwin County Virtual School, Alma Bryant High School and Gulf Shores High School, UMS-Wright Preparatory School and Cottage Hill Christian Academy.
Tournament coordinator Amy Burdette said the University of Mobile Brain Battle brings together some of the best and brightest students from the community for a day of mind-stretching fun.
“At the University of Mobile, we believe we can make a difference in our community, and we are dedicated to serving our city and its young scholars,” said the English instructor in UM’s College of Arts & Sciences.
University faculty served as moderators for the event.
“No tournament is successful without amazing moderators,” Burdette said. “Our faculty brought energy, excitement, pizazz, poise and incredible enunciation skills to the table!”
UM students volunteered to serve as scorekeepers and timekeepers.
“All the student volunteers were invaluable to this tournament’s success. Our UM students truly embody service in Christ and in our community,” Burdette said.
Burdette said Chick-fil-A joined the tournament as a corporate sponsor.
“They generously provided 150 chicken biscuits to our competing scholars, coaches and volunteers,” Burdette said. “We are so blessed that our tournament is becoming more successful every semester.”
For more information about the University of Mobile Brain Battle, visit umobile.edu/brainbattle.
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university with a vision of “Higher
Education for a Higher Purpose,” founded to honor God by equipping students for their
future professions in an environment where they are known.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
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Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the University of Mobile unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.